The
Alewife Reservation
is a unique natural resource for the communities of Belmont, Arlington and Cambridge
and home to hundreds of species, including hawks, coyotes beavers, snapping turtles, wild turkeys and muskrats,
the reservation is a unique natural resource for the community. Historical information (Powerpoint)

Friends of Alewife Reservation
works to protect and restore this wild area and the surrounding area for the water quality, native plants, animals and
over 90 bird species with paths for walking, running and biking, recreation, and for classroom education and research.
We regularly steward and preserve the Reservation area for wildlife and for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

Biodiversity Study of Alewife Reservation Area: Species, Habitat, Ecosystems
Inventories by David Brown, wildlife assessor (2003, 2004.) Published by and available from FAR for $10. Write or call for your copy.
(sample)